Our client has been a disciplinary civil engineering consultancy for over 30 years, and they have an opening for a driven Flood Risk & Drainage Engineer. They have a strong ethos of trust throughout the company with a focus on building relationships and encouraging our people to use independent judgement to deliver excellent client service. Their working environment is friendly, and team orientated, with a culture that encourages fresh ideas, enthusiasm and provides opportunities for progression.
What’s on offer
* Private healthcare
* Free on-site parking
* Payment of a professional membership subscription;
* Social events
* Company bonuses
* Flexible working / Hybrid working
The role
* The successful applicant will be experienced in Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy preparation and the detailed design of drainage schemes for residential and commercial developments.
* You will be required to liaise directly with clients, council officers and design team members such as Architects and Planning Consultants and as such will need to be able to provide clear and coherent advice by email, phone and face-to-face at meetings.
* To prepare / assist with fee proposals, manage and lead projects, and provide planning advice relevant to flood risk and drainage including advice on masterplan layouts.
What you need to succeed
* A relevant Bachelor or Master’s Degree qualification (in a subject such as Civil Engineering) is essential.
* A working knowledge of relevant planning and technical guidance such as the National Planning
* Policy Framework (NPPF), CIRIA SuDS Design Manual, Sewer Sector Guidance and Building Regulations is required.
* Strong numeracy, oral communication, and written English skills.
* Experience in all Microsoft Office packages.
* Experience of flood risk assessments and designing drainage schemes using MicroDrainage and/or InfoDrainage is essential.
* Preparation of Reports for planning applications including Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports is essential.
* Knowledge of AUTOCAD is essential.
* Ability to manage own deadlines, budgets, project resources and client expectations.
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